Colin Chapman, the Man and His Cars: The Authorized Biography

Colin Chapman, the Man and His Cars: The Authorized Biography by Crombac, Gerard. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781859608449.

From penniless beginnings as an engineering student in North London, Colin Chapman went on to build the world-famous Lotus car company and establish himself, in Jackie Stewarts words, as the "most creative designer of racing cars in the history of motor racing." Written with the full cooperation of Chapmans widow and Lotus Company, and reissued to meet continuing public interest, this is the definitive biography of the brilliant engineer. All of Chapmans creations are examined, including the original Lotus Elites, Elans and Europas of the early 1960s; the Eclat and the mid-engine Esprit; and the Lotus Grand Prix cars that became world-famous, winning seven constructors and six drivers World Championships.